Early musical training helps develop brain areas involved in language and reasoning. Musical training physically develops the left side of the brain, according to Children's Music Workshop.
As school funding relies on high-stakes testing, schools eliminate music classes and replace them with extra reading and math classes. This is detrimental to musical/rhythmic learners.
Music education comes in many forms, such as band, chorus, jazz and orchestra. Students can perform individually or in groups.
Music provides children with a means of self-expression. Music classes are not for rebels or misfits, but for all children.
Students involved in music perform better on standardized testing.